Addressing Your Fanless miniPC (Quieter2/3) Temperature Concerns and Power Connectivity Questions

Описание: I received several questions about the miniPC series I am currently completing, specifically about the MeLE Quieter 2/3 miniPCs. I was mostly asked if I had any temperature concerns and also how I would connect the system to 12V DC power in the field because of the platforms use of a USB-c interface. Well, you asked... I answered - With Test Results!

USB-C Pigtail Cable: https://amzn.to/3QzN2HW
Aluminum Heatsink I tested: https://amzn.to/3zQwLrT

*UPDATE: A viewer recommended this cable that they are using as well. I have not tested this, but it does come recommended by others for 12v USBc: https://amzn.to/39KrOGA

CPU Core Temperature Testing and Logging Software:
https://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
Click 'more downloads' and get the standalone version *

My 12V DC Cabling Video:    • Simplify Your 12v DC Telescope Power Cables  
My Battery Box Video:    • Build Your Own Telescope Field 12v DC Batt...  
My NEW Astro miniPC Series:    • Astro PC Series  

MiniPCs from MeLE I use (I specifically tested the Q3 in this video):
Quieter3Q N5105 8GB 256GB (https://amzn.to/3Mzc0Uw)
Quieter3Q N5105 8GB 128GB (https://amzn.to/3H9Lpwh)
Quieter2Q J4125 8GB 128GB (https://amzn.to/3O91owE)

M2 2280 NVMe I am using and can recommend thus far:
Crucial 2TB P2 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (https://amzn.to/3xGHUu9)
Crucial 1TB P2 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (https://amzn.to/3HbEhzf)
WD_Black SN850 2TB (https://amzn.to/3twXZjp)
The WD_Black is rated up to 7000MB/s Read Speed but the Quieter3 only supports up to ~2000MB/s due to use of PCIe3.0. Quieter2 only supports up to ~1000MB/s due to it using PCIe2.0.

Do NOT forget to use a thermal pad!
M.2 Thermal Pad Replacements (4pc) (https://amzn.to/3NHXF9G)

External SSD I used with great performance!
Sandisk 1TB Extreme Pro Portable SSD (https://amzn.to/3QhUo2l)
*Make sure you get the one that is the New Generation 2000MB/s.

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-------CHAPTERS-------
0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - Addressing USBc Power
3:04 - Addressing Temperature
4:40 - Design Principles and Stickers?
6:00 - Adding A Heatsink?
7:50 - Temperature Test Results
13:50 - What Did We Learn?